Li Liqun Li, a veteran actor who has been in the entertainment industry for many years, has recently attracted widespread attention for his outspoken comments on "Flowers" and its director Wong Kar-wai.
Li Liqun publicly criticized Wong Kar-wai, saying that people in Shanghai did not like his film "Flowers", and also complained about the lack of experience of the director Sunglasses King.
To understand the reasons behind Li Liqun’s comments, we have to mention his life background and acting experience.
Li Liqun grew up in a special family environment. His father was a witness to cross-strait marriages, which gave him a deep understanding of cross-strait cultures.
However, his family's poverty made him take on the important task of supporting his family early. He once drifted in careers such as being a sailor. Faced with the pressure and hardships of life, he never gave up his love for acting.
In the end, with his own hard work and talent, he turned to the entertainment industry and started his acting career.
In the entertainment industry, Li Liqun has experienced many ups and downs. He once performed on the street, learned to imitate other people's performances, and continued to hone his acting skills.
Later, he began to stand out in TV series and won the recognition and love of the audience with his outstanding performances. His acting career not only allowed him to accumulate a wealth of performance experience, but also gave him a deeper understanding and appreciation of performance.
Back to the drama "Flowers", it tells the story of Shanghai 30 years ago, and Li Liqun has his own memory and understanding of Shanghai at that time.
He has lived in Shanghai for a period of time and has a deep understanding of the local customs and cultural atmosphere there. He believes that the Shanghai in the play is different from what he has experienced, perhaps because his social class and environment are different from those depicted in the play.
In the play, high-end places such as the Huanghe Road Hotel are important stages for the development of the plot. They represent the prosperity and glory of Shanghai in that era.
Li Liqun believes that these places are not accessible to ordinary people. They are more like the epitome of the upper class. Therefore, he holds different opinions on the Shanghai shown in the play, believing that it does not completely match his memory and understanding of that era.
However, art itself is a kind of re-creation, which originates from life but is not completely equivalent to life. As a director, Wong Kar-wai used his own perspective and method to present Shanghai of that era, which in itself is a kind of artistic processing.
Through his unique lens language and narrative techniques, he vividly displayed Shanghai of that era, making the audience feel as if they had traveled back to that prosperous era. Therefore, we can understand Li Liqun’s comments as his personal opinions and expectations on art.
Of course, as viewers, each of us has our own aesthetic standards and preferences.
Some people think that "Flowers" highly restores Shanghai of that era and shows the unique charm of that era; others think that the plot is too idealistic and out of touch with reality. These are normal feelings after viewing, because art itself is diverse and allows the existence of different voices.
In addition to discussing the plot and director's techniques, Li Liqun's comments also triggered thinking about actors' professional ethics and quality.
As a senior actor, Li Liqun enjoys a high reputation and status in the entertainment industry. Although his comments are personal, they also reflect his respect and pursuit of art.
He believes that actors should have their own opinions and judgments, rather than blindly following trends or catering to the audience's tastes. This spirit of independent thinking and courage to express is worthy of our study and reference.
At the same time, we should also see the responsibilities and obligations that actors bear when making comments. As public figures, actors' comments tend to receive more attention and interpretation.
Therefore, actors should be more cautious and rational when making comments to avoid causing unnecessary controversy and misunderstandings.
Although Li Liqun's comments caused some controversy, they also reminded us to maintain independent thinking and judgment when appreciating works of art.
Li Liqun's comment is just one of many voices, which reminds us to maintain independent thinking and judgment when appreciating works of art.
At the same time, we also look forward to more excellent domestic dramas emerging to present us with a more colorful world.
